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In the movie, Blunt plays Margaret Fairchild, a TV meteorologist chosen by extraterrestrials as the human through whom they communicate—“the last person on earth that you’d imagine would be destined for this task,” Blunt says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
She continued: "Universal could have put this pretty much anywhere in Europe, it's their first theme park in Europe... and they've chosen Britain and they've chosen Bedfordshire."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The company will add two directors chosen by Chip Wilson, who has agreed to stop criticizing it for 18 months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Since Musk's takeover some companies have also chosen to leave the platform in what's been termed "the great X-odus".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Not for wit or competence or any of the reasons for which Clare had been chosen, but for her kindness.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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